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Three contractors gave us a bid and then went quiet. Jim called back the same day, showed up when he said, and our kitchen was done on the day he told us it would be.
Karen M.
Tigard, OR
Building for Oregon homeowners since 1990
The same man answers the phone and swings the hammer.
Jim Dreiling builds kitchens, baths, additions, and decks for families around Tigard. You get Jim on the phone, Jim on your job site, and Jim on the finish work. Every time.
- CCB #65621
- Licensed, bonded, and insured
- One-man shop
- Serving the Portland metro
Have a question right now?
Ask about your project and get a real answer without sitting on hold.
Dreiling Construction is a residential general contractor in Tigard, Oregon, owned and run by Jim Dreiling. Jim has been licensed in Oregon since 1990 and works as a one-man shop. He handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, decks, siding and window replacement, and interior finish carpentry across the Portland metro. CCB #65621. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
Why people love Jim
Neighbors who got the call back.
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He built our back deck himself, start to finish. No crew coming and going, no strangers in the yard. Just Jim, every morning, until it was finished.
Dave R.
Beaverton, OR
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Our bathroom had water damage nobody warned us about. Jim found it, explained it in plain words, and fixed it right instead of covering it up. That says everything.
Linda S.
Lake Oswego, OR
What Jim builds
Six things, done right the first time.
Jim keeps a short list on purpose. These are the jobs he has been doing for Oregon homeowners since 1990, and he does all of them himself.
Kitchen Remodels
New cabinets, counters, lighting, and layout. Jim handles the tear-out, the build, and the trim so your kitchen comes back together clean.
Bathroom Remodels
Tile, tubs, showers, and vanities. Older homes get the extra care they need behind the walls, not just a fresh coat on top.
Home Additions
More room without moving. Jim frames it, ties it into the house, and finishes it so the new part matches the old part.
Decks and Outdoor Living
Decks, railings, stairs, and covered space built to stand up to Oregon rain. Solid underfoot for a long, long time.
Siding and Window Replacement
New siding and windows that seal out the weather. Jim checks what is underneath before anything new goes on.
Interior Finish Carpentry
Trim, doors, built-ins, and stairs. This is the part most crews rush. It is the part Jim slows down for.
Why homeowners call Jim
No crew you have never met. No salesman. Just Jim.
Most people who call have already been burned once. A bid that never came. A crew that vanished halfway through. That does not happen here, because there is only one person to keep track of.
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You get Jim, start to finish
He answers his own phone, walks your job himself, and does the work with his own hands.
2
He finishes what he starts
One job at a time gets his full attention. Your house does not sit half torn apart while he chases the next one.
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Licensed, bonded, and insured
Oregon CCB #65621, active and in good standing. You can look it up before you ever say yes.
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Built for people who plan to stay
Since 1990, Jim has built for families who want the work to hold up long after the last check clears.
CCB #65621
Active Oregon contractor license
Bonded and insured
Full coverage carried on every job
Since 1990
Licensed and building in Oregon
Tigard, Oregon
Owner-operated, working locally
Where Jim works
Tigard and the towns around it.
Jim works close to home on purpose. Staying local means he can swing by, check a detail, and answer a question the same day instead of next week.
- Tigard
- Beaverton
- Tualatin
- Lake Oswego
- Sherwood
- Portland metro
What to expect
Four steps, and no guessing in between.
You always know what is happening next, who is doing it, and when it will be done.
01
You call, Jim picks up
Tell him what you are thinking about. He will tell you straight if it is a job he takes.
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He walks the job
Jim comes out, looks at the space, measures, and asks the questions that keep surprises out of the price.
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You get a clear bid
Written out in plain words so you can see what is included and what it costs before anything starts.
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He builds it and finishes it
Same guy, every day, until the trim is on and the site is swept clean.
Straight answers
Questions homeowners ask first.
Is Jim licensed in Oregon?
Yes. Jim holds Oregon CCB license #65621 and has been licensed since 1990. He is fully bonded and insured. You can look the license up on the Oregon CCB website any time.
Who actually does the work on my house?
Jim does. Dreiling Construction is a one-man shop. The person who answers your call is the person who walks your job, builds it, and finishes it.
What kind of jobs does Jim take?
Kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, home additions, decks and outdoor living space, siding and window replacement, and interior finish carpentry. If your project is outside that list, he will tell you.
What towns does he serve?
Tigard, Beaverton, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, and the surrounding Portland metro area. If you are not sure whether you are in range, call and ask.
How do I get a price?
Call Jim or send the quote form on this page. He will set up a time to come look at the job, then write you a clear bid with the work and the cost spelled out.
How long will my project take?
It depends on the job, and Jim will give you a real timeline after he sees it. Because he works one job at a time, the schedule he gives you is the schedule he keeps.
Get started
Tell Jim about your project.
Send a few details and Jim will get back to you to set up a time to walk the job. No pressure, no pushy follow-up.
(503) 784-2746 Or just call. Jim picks up.